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🌿 All About Cryptocoryne willisii 'Narrow' – Growow TC Plant

Cryptocoryne willisii 'Narrow' is a compact and slender-leaved variant of the Cryptocoryne family, ideal for aquarium midground or foreground planting. It is popular among aquascapers for its low-growing habit, easy care, and tolerance of varied water parameters. Its narrow, grass-like leaves gently sway with the water flow, creating a natural, serene aesthetic.

As a Growow Tissue Culture (TC) Plant, it is delivered sterile, algae-free, and pest-free, ensuring a clean start for any aquascape.


🔍 Quick Overview

  • Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne willisii 'Narrow'

  • Family: Araceae

  • Origin: Sri Lanka

  • Growth Position: Foreground to midground

  • Type: Rosette, root-feeding aquarium plant


🌱 Plant Features

  • Height: 5–10 cm

  • Leaf Shape: Long, thin, narrow-blade leaves

  • Color: Green to olive-green

  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

  • Propagation: Rhizome division or runners

  • Light Requirement: Low to medium


💧 Tank Requirements

  • Lighting: Low to medium (can tolerate low light very well)

  • CO₂: Not mandatory, but improves growth and coloration

  • Substrate: Nutrient-rich (aquasoil or enriched substrate recommended)

  • Water pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Temperature: 22–28°C

  • Placement: Foreground or midground (especially effective in nano tanks)


🧪 Growow Tissue Culture Benefits

  • Free from algae, snails, and pathogens

  • Easy to divide and plant

  • Perfect for shrimp tanks and sensitive setups

  • Clean and safe introduction into any aquarium


🌟 Why Choose Cryptocoryne willisii 'Narrow'?

  • Low-maintenance and beginner-friendly

  • Does well in low-tech tanks

  • Adds a soft, grassy texture to planted layouts

  • Stays compact, making it ideal for nano and small aquariums

  • No need for frequent trimming or care


🧠 Aquascaping Tips

  • Ideal for natural, jungle, or river-style aquascapes

  • Can be planted in small clumps for a denser effect

  • Use in combination with:

    • Anubias nana petite (foreground)

    • Bucephalandra varieties (hardscape)

    • Cryptocoryne wendtii or Staurogyne repens (midground)

  • Works beautifully along rocks or driftwood edges


💡 Pro Tip: Like all Cryptocorynes, it may undergo “Crypt melt” when adapting to a new tank. Don’t worry — the roots remain alive, and new growth will emerge once conditions stabilize.

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